Select
a representative natural ecosystem in your area or one in which you are interested—such as a lake, preserve, or park—that is managed for native species.


Write
a 700- to 1,050-word paper explaining the following:



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The major structural and functional dynamics of your selected ecosystem
 
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How humans may have affected the cycling of matter in ecosystems, including
effects
to the nitrogen, phosphorus, or carbon cycle
 
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How knowledge about that ecosystem’s structure and function can help or has helped to develop plans for its restoration or management
 
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The implication of species interactions on your selected ecosystem
 
Include
two outside references.
 
Format
your paper consistent with APA guidelines.